Kogi PDCRC submits ENDSARS report to Gov. Bello, makes recommendations

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Kogi PDCRC submits ENDSARS report to Gov. Bello, makes recommendations

The Kogi State Office of the Public Defender and Citizens’ Rights Commission (PDCRC), on Friday submitted its report of enquiry on the ENDSARS protests in the state triggered across the country in 2020, to the State Governor, Alh. Yahaya Bello. Speaking at the event at Government House Lokoja, the Director General of PDCRC, Barr. Abdullahi […]

Kogi PDCRC trains stakeholders on capacity building, develops 4 years strategic plan

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Kogi PDCRC trains stakeholders on capacity building, develops 4 years strategic plan

By Stephen Adeleye The Kogi State Government Office of the Public Defender and Citizen’s Right Commission (PDCRC), has organised a two-day training workshop on capacity building for stakeholders in the area of access to justice and human rights and Strategic Plan for 2022 to 2026. In his opening remarks on Friday in Lokoja, the Director […]

Fundamental Human Rights: Kogi PDCRC Seeks Partnership With Broadcasting Corporation

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Fundamental Human Rights: Kogi PDCRC Seeks Partnership With Broadcasting Corporation

By Stephen Adeleye The Office of the Public Defender and Citizens’ Rights Commission (PDCRC), Kogi State, has solicited the support of the State Broadcasting Corporation for the promotion, protection and enforcement of fundamental human rights of residents of the state. The Director General of Kogi PDCRC, Barr. Abdullahi Zakari, made the request when he led […]

Kogi Govt Inaugurates Ultra Modern Office for Public Defender and Citizens’ Rights Commission

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Kogi Govt Inaugurates Ultra Modern Office for Public Defender and Citizens’ Rights Commission

By Stephen Adeleye The Kogi State Government on Thursday commissioned an exquisitely furnished office with basic modern office equipment for the State Public Defender and Citizens’ Rights Commission, (PDCRC), to create a conducive environment for effective delivery of its mandates. The State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ibrahim Sanni Muhammed SAN, who commissioned […]

Kogi PDCRC Urges Stakeholders To Prevent Violent Extremism, Protect Human Rights

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Kogi PDCRC Urges Stakeholders To Prevent Violent Extremism, Protect Human Rights

By Stephen Adeleye The Kogi State Office of the Public Defender and Citizens’ Rights Commission (PDCRC), has urged relevant stakeholders in the administration of justice to prevent violent extremism and protect enforcement of fundamental human rights in the state. The Director General of PDCRC, Barr. Abdullahi Zakari, made the call the on Wednesday in Lokoja, […]

Kogi Govt. Secures Freedom For Two Indigent Suspects Standing Trial Separately for Murder, Manslaughter

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Kogi Govt. Secures Freedom For Two Indigent Suspects Standing Trial Separately for Murder, Manslaughter

The Kogi State Government through the Office of the Public Defender and Citizens Rights Commission, (PDCRC), has secured the release of one Mr Unekwu Abah and another, Mr Solomon Abuh, who were standing trials separately for the offences of murder and manslaughter respectively. A legal team from PDCRC led by its Director General, Barr. Abdullahi […]

#EndSARS: Kogi Inaugurates 10-Man Committee On Police Brutality

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#EndSARS: Kogi Inaugurates 10-Man Committee On Police Brutality

By Stephen Adeleye Kogi State Government, has inaugurated 10-man Human Rights Special Intervention Group (HRSIG) committee, to help respond to the legal needs of victims of human right abuse to enable them have access to justice. The Director General, Office of the Public Defender and Citizens Rights Commission (PDCRC) in Kogi, Abdullahi Zakari, who inaugurated […]